Field Maple (Acer campestre) offers a unique alternative to the popular Trident Maple for bonsai enthusiasts. Our healthy starts showcase excellent root spread and branching structure, making them ideal for developing stout, chunky bases. Also known as Hedge Maple, Field Maple is a vigorous grower and bulks up in trunk size easily. Wounds heal quickly and the deeply lobed leaves reduce nicely. With age, the bark develops attractive rough fissures. The species is native to Europe and popular in bonsai practice across the continent. Note that this species is deciduous and will not have leaves if shipped during the winter. The trees pictured are representative examples and will not be the exact trees you receive. Some may have wire for movement or branch placement. Specifications: Scientific name: Acer campestre Height: 10"-20" Trunk: 3/16"-3/8" Hardiness Zone: 4b-8 Sizing Notes: Regular Starts usually have narrower caliper and less development. They have been cut back substantially and may just be developing primary branching. Premium Starts are a year older with the associated increase in caliper. Many have been chopped back to develop taper and movement. Premium+ Starts have the thickest caliper of the bunch.
